Hi!

Congratulations on your engagement!

My name is Rey Christian and I’m a Wedding and Lifestyle Portrait Photographer based in Toronto, Canada. My family calls me Whimboy which means “miracle baby.” I’m a father to three incredible children, Diego, Essie and Tiago. I homeschool them and it’s an adventure every single day. I like to think I’m teaching them but half the time they’re the ones teaching me about life. Our family is also rarely alone because we’re almost always with our two German Shepherds, Blue and King.

A few years ago, my children and I moved to a lake house. Life feels simpler by the water. The days move a little slower, the sunsets last a little longer. It’s peaceful.

Then on weekends, I become a rock star wedding photographer. For the past 15 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of documenting love stories for couples. What started as a passion for photography has become a calling that has taken me on an unforgettable journey. I have photographed hundreds of weddings, engagements, celebrations and lifestyle portraits for people from every walk of life. From celebrities and politicians, to everyday families simply living, loving and building beautiful lives together. Yet no matter who stands in front of my camera, one thing has always remained the same, every story is completely unique. Each person is unique. No two couples love the same way. No two families carry the same history. No two wedding days unfold with the same emotions, relationships or moments.

When I pick up my Leica camera, my goal is never just to take beautiful photographs. My goal is to tell your story. My goal is to capture the quiet glances, joyful tears, unspoken emotions and the little moments that make your relationship unlike anyone else’s. When you look back at these photographs years from now, I don’t want you to simply remember what your wedding day looked like. I want you to remember exactly how it felt.

This is an incredible responsibility. And for me, there is no greater honor than being entrusted with the responsibility of preserving your love story and telling it in the most beautiful and artistic way. I am so grateful to share my passion with you.

I mean, think about it for a second, of all the photographers in the world, my couples choose to invite me into one of the most important days of their lives. They allow me to stand beside them during moments that can never be repeated. They trust me to preserve memories that will one day become family heirlooms, passed down to children, grandchildren and generations yet to come.

That is one of the greatest honors of my life.

I truly love what I do. It is my passion and purpose. I am grateful and honored that so many wonderful people have allowed me to be a small part of their love story. I am forever grateful for this.

Another thing you should know about me is that I’m a pretty big Jesus guy. When I look back on my life, I don’t just see my story, I see His fingerprints everywhere. I see His faithfulness and goodness in my family, my children, the friendships I’ve made and the opportunities He’s given me to serve others through my work.

Every time I reflect on my blessings, I keep coming back to the same thought…

As I’m writing this to you, I am imagining this scene. I can perfectly imagine my clients 50 years from now.

Scene is a beautiful warm day with children running around. The house is full of life. Music is not loud but Andrea Boccelli’s voice is calming. That familiar scent of home cook food still lingers in the air even hours after the family lunch. Laughter and screams are heard from children playing. Some of the older kids try to step over the dogs sleeping on the floor in front of the kitchen door to not disturb their sleep. The sound of cello is heavenly though. Uncle James is passed out on the lazy boy while there’s a young mother pushed against the corner trying to survive her toddlers onslaught. The sister in law disapproves. A few other dad’s in the family are arguing about which pair of dad shoes are the best for mowing lawns. Siblings hanging out by the couch blasting their electronic music which quickly turns Bocelli’s voice to sound like Metallica and in the midst of it all, it’s a lovely moment for you and your spouse who you’ve always thought to have looked more beautiful as they aged. I can see the both of you looking through your wedding photographs. Your memory sends you a quick bolt of emotion as you look at the wedding photographs I’ve captured. Both your smiles cause tears to fall down from your eyes. You remember all the love you felt. You remember what made you in love after all these years. Love is beautiful.

Some of your grandchildren notice all the commotion so they hurry to sit on your laps. Now the scene is in the living room. I can visualize your whole family from a good angle with light slowly peaking through the sheer curtain and your family is now looking through your wedding photographs with you and your spouse. Your children and grandchildren are huddled around you.

Then they ask you what your most treasured memory together was and you without hesitation, you say the day you married your best friend is your most treasured memory. You take a glance at each other’s eyes as your hands meet. You feel deeply loved and thank God for all those years you spent loving each other. You thank God for blessing you with someone so perfect to build a family with.

I just want you to know that I always approach weddings with the same mindset every single time. I have this same little scene in my head to remind myself what’s really on the line here. It’s pretty big stakes. I know. These aren’t just photographs. My photographs are heirlooms. These aren’t simply photographs that will live on a hard drive or be shared on social media for a few weeks. They are the first chapter of your family’s visual legacy.I know my art and the images I capture will be passed down through generations and that’s something I never take lightly. It really is a big deal. It’s more than a wedding day. It’s a real, physical piece of your story. It is a concrete proof of what your love looked like in one of its most important moments. They will become the photographs your children and grandchildren look through years from now. They will tell the story of how your journey together began, what your love looked like and who was there to celebrate it with you.

Because of that, I am deeply intentional in everything I do. From the way I prepare before your wedding day to the care I take while documenting and editing your images, my goal is always the same, to create photographs that are honest, beautiful, and meaningful. I understand that you’re not simply investing in wedding photography. You’re investing in memories, in legacy and in tangible reminders of one of the most significant days of your life together. That is a responsibility I carry with gratitude, care and the commitment to tell your story through my art.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and get to know a little about who I am. That truly means a lot.

If you have any questions or if you’d like to set up a meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d really love to hear your story. I know every story is different and that’s what makes this so special.

God willing, if everything aligns, It would be an honour to be the one to capture your beautiful love story that God has written for you both. I know your day will be filled with so many meaningful moments, little miracles, quiet blessings and so much joy shared with your families.

Love is beautiful. Congratulations again to you both.

God is love.